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Optus execs, regulator get date for Senate grilling

Optus execs, regulator get date for Senate grilling

The fallout from the deadly Optus triple-zero outage in September will ramp up as those in charge at the telco face a probe into the tragedy.

Gambling lobby floats ad limit as uncertainty lingers

Gambling lobby floats ad limit as uncertainty lingers

Gambling lobby floats ad limit as uncertainty lingers

Gambling lobby floats ad limit as uncertainty lingers

Betting companies are searching for a middle ground on gambling advertising reform as the communications minister weighs up a response to a landmark inquiry.

Abuse claims surge against childcare, pre-school staff

Abuse claims surge against childcare, pre-school staff

Abuse claims surge against childcare, pre-school staff

Abuse claims surge against childcare, pre-school staff

Allegations of abuse and misconduct involving childcare workers and early educators are on the rise, a watchdog warns.

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Rapist ex-MP's sentence delayed by 11th-hour legal bid

Rapist ex-MP's sentence delayed by 11th-hour legal bid

A disgraced former families minister will have to wait days longer to learn if he has to stay behind bars for sexually assaulting two men.

'Frank chat': anti-stadium MPs meet AFL executives

'Frank chat': anti-stadium MPs meet AFL executives

The AFL have hosted a meeting with four anti-stadium politicians ahead of a crucial vote that will determine the future of the Tasmanian Devils.

North Korea shows its firepower as Trump visits South

North Korea shows its firepower as Trump visits South

North Korea has given a display of its military strength, as US President Donald Trump arrives for talks with South Korea's leader, ahead of the APEC summit.

Labor's Irish roots prompt call for referendum help

Labor's Irish roots prompt call for referendum help

Drawing on politicians' personal connection to his homeland, a touring senator and peace negotiator is encouraging Labor to keep pushing for a united Ireland.

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Demands for review of BOM site after mass complaints

Demands for review of BOM site after mass complaints

Demands for review of BOM site after mass complaints

Demands for review of BOM site after mass complaints

Federal politicians are calling for a review of the Bureau of Meteorology’s revamped website after it was labelled difficult to navigate and missing key tools.

Auditor to probe social housing fund's value for money

Auditor to probe social housing fund's value for money

Auditor to probe social housing fund's value for money

Auditor to probe social housing fund's value for money

The nation's auditor will investigate whether a massive housing fund set up in 2023 was designed correctly and is delivering value for money

Trump lauds Japan's 'great' PM, inks rare earths deal

Trump lauds Japan's 'great' PM, inks rare earths deal

Trump lauds Japan's 'great' PM, inks rare earths deal

Trump lauds Japan's 'great' PM, inks rare earths deal

US President Donald Trump has praised Japan's new prime minister before sealing a critical minerals deal and hailing Tokyo's fast-tracked defence spending.

MP's defamation evidence 'illogical and self-serving'

MP's defamation evidence 'illogical and self-serving'

MP's defamation evidence 'illogical and self-serving'

MP's defamation evidence 'illogical and self-serving'

A Liberal senator "just didn't care" that claims she made about the head of an Aboriginal land council were wrong, a defamation trial has been told.

Luminary wants brave choices to halt Australia's slide

Luminary wants brave choices to halt Australia's slide

Luminary wants brave choices to halt Australia's slide

Luminary wants brave choices to halt Australia's slide

A former Reserve Bank governor has called for courageous decisions from Australia's leaders on the nation's budget, economy and strategic interests.

Woman charged for alleged water, gas cuts at hospitals

Woman charged for alleged water, gas cuts at hospitals

Woman charged for alleged water, gas cuts at hospitals

Woman charged for alleged water, gas cuts at hospitals

A woman who allegedly cut water and gas mains at two hospitals has been charged amid warnings the incidents could have been "catastrophic" for patients.

Teachers stop work to school government on stalled deal

Teachers stop work to school government on stalled deal

Teachers stop work to school government on stalled deal

Teachers stop work to school government on stalled deal

Workers and the government are at loggerheads over pay with teachers walking off the job and public sector staff planning wider industrial action.

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Optus, minister to be grilled as inquiry gets go-ahead

Optus executives and the minister in charge of the triple-zero network will be probed as an inquiry into emergency outages is given the green light.

Budget-busting Labor casts tax-cut cost stone at rivals

A Labor government with a poor budget record has called attention to the cost of opposition tax policy promises in an unusually early pre-election ploy.

Coalition charges up energy talk as key meeting looms

The coalition is approaching a final position on energy and net zero emissions after debate on the issue sparked fractures within the opposition.

King Charles heckled by protester over Prince Andrew

King Charles has been publicly confronted about the controversy surrounding Prince Andrew as he greeted well-wishers during a visit to a cathedral.

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NZ Labour apes Albo's Labor with 'Medicard' policy

Australia's Medicare card would have a Kiwi equivalent if NZ Labour wins office, after a major policy play by Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins.

Drug dogs and strip searches to stay at music festivals

Calls to wind back the use of sniffer dogs and strip searches have been knocked back after a major state review of drug policies.

Objections blocked in race to build 800,000 new homes

In a bid to meet a target to build 800,000 homes over the next decade, a state government will ban and restrict appeals to speed up approvals.

Albanese government gets F on its integrity report card

More secrecy, a failure to curb the influence of lobbyists and diminishing accountability have scuppered the Albanese government's transparency record.

Tech giants agree to teen ban but give dark warning

The most powerful tech giants will abide by Australia's ban on children under the age of 16 despite arguing it risks undermining confidence in the rules.

Power prices to rise, secret department documents warn

The federal government has released confidential briefing documents which warn of higher power prices over the months to come.

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

Defence will be high on the agenda when US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of talks with China's President Xi.

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